Rock Almanac: October 11, 2008

On This Date in 1946: Daryl Hall, of musical duo Hall & Oates, is born Daryl Franklin Hohl in Pottstown, Pa.

The Almanac Advises for October 11: "Many nutritionists extol the health benefits of a fiber-rich oat diet. Having oats as a regular part of your daily routine is reported to better your health and longevity."

Posted by Gaylord Fields on Oct 11th 2008 8:00AM
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Rock Almanac: October 10, 2008

On This Date in 1991: 'Murmur,' the debut full-length LP by R.E.M., is certified gold more than eight years after its 1983 release.

The Almanac Advises for October 10: "The one quality that is key to becoming a successful miner for precious ores is patience. Some prospectors go decades before striking gold, and some finish their careers empty-handed."

Posted by Gaylord Fields on Oct 10th 2008 8:00AM
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Rock Almanac: October 9, 2008

On This Date in 1940: John Winston Lennon is born in Liverpool, England.

On This Date in 1975: Sean Taro Ono Lennon is born in New York.

The Almanac Advises for October 9: "It is often difficult for a wife to choose an appropriate birthday gift for her husband. However some wives understand that what men most appreciate is a project he can work on in his spare time."

Posted by Gaylord Fields on Oct 9th 2008 8:00AM
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Rock Almanac: October 6, 2008

On This Date in 1973: 'Half Breed,' by Cher, rises to the No. 1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart.

The Almanac Advises for October 6: "There are special concerns when raising a biracial or multiracial child. Even in this more ethnically tolerant society, these children will sometimes be judged harshly by others. They also will feel pressure to identify with one ethnicity or another."

Posted by Gaylord Fields on Oct 6th 2008 8:00AM
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Rock Almanac: October 5, 2008

On This Date in 1974: 'Endless Summer,' a compilation of the Beach Boys' 1960s hits, crests to the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 Albums chart.

The Almanac Advises for October 5: "Some climatologists worry that as a result of global warming, summer is beginning earlier and ending later. An extended summer season will wreak havoc on the ecosystem, these experts fear."

Posted by Gaylord Fields on Oct 5th 2008 8:00AM
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Rock Almanac: October 4, 2008

On This Date in 1980: 'Another One Bites the Dust,' by Queen, is crowned the No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart.

The Almanac Advises for October 4: "Upon her death, Queen Elizabeth II, ruler of the United Kingdom, will be buried at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. Elizabeth the Queen Mother and Queen Mary of Teck have been interred at this site."

Posted by Gaylord Fields on Oct 4th 2008 8:00AM
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Rock Almanac: October 3, 2008

On This Date in 1992: Sinéad O'Connor sparks a controversy when she rips up a portrait of Pope John Paul II after singing Bob Marley's 'War' on an episode of 'Saturday Night Live.'

The Almanac Advises for October 3: "An iconoclast has historically been a person who destroys the religious icons within his or her culture. The current definition of an iconoclast is a person who attacks orthodox beliefs and institutions."

Posted by Gaylord Fields on Oct 3rd 2008 8:00AM
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Rock Almanac: October 2, 2008

On This Date in 1951: Sting is born Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner in Wallsend, England.

The Almanac Advises for October 2: "Approximately three percent of people react to a bee sting with a serious allergic response, with almost one percent having a life-threatening reaction. The rest of the population merely feels irritation from a sting."

Posted by Gaylord Fields on Oct 2nd 2008 8:00AM
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Rock Almanac: October 1, 2008

On This Date in 1977: 'Star Wars Theme/ Cantina Band,' by Meco, rockets to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart.

The Almanac Advises for October 1: "As sound waves are caused by molecules vibrating in air (or in water, or through any substance), the lack of atmosphere in outer space means there are no molecules to vibrate. Therefore, sound cannot be transmitted in space."

Posted by Gaylord Fields on Oct 1st 2008 8:00AM
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Rock Almanac: September 30, 2008

On This Date in 1942: Frankie Lymon, adolescent lead singer of Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, is born in New York.

The Almanac Advises for September 30: "One surefire method to keep teenagers out of trouble is to involve them in extracurricular programs. Adult-supervised activities, such as marching bands or glee clubs, have proved to be popular with today's youth."

Posted by Gaylord Fields on Sep 30th 2008 8:00AM
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